Early childhood education, K-12 and CTE teacher preparation and
school-age/youth worker development are rapidly growing fields.
Increasing public awareness of the importance of quality early
childhood education, research on the importance of early brain
development, research on the importance of quality settings for
children and youth and awareness of the need for a well prepared K-12
teacher workforce that is grounded in both child development
principles and subject matter content and changes in family structure
and employment patterns have all increased the demand for child
development services. Professionally educated teachers, teachers'
aides, caregivers, school-age and youth workers, administrators and
related staff are in demand.

Career choices include working directly with children in infant and
toddler programs, preschools, or school-age, before and after-school
programs, youth settings or working indirectly on behalf of children
in administrative positions. Students may also transfer to a four-year
college to obtain a BA/BS and K-12 classroom teaching credentials or
pursue a career in a related field.

One of the primary objectives of the Child Development & Family
Studies Department is to prepare the future early childhood, K-12 and
school-age /youth workforce by providing relevent training and
educational opportunities, academic supports and resources that lead
to college and career success.

Professional Development Project

Career support, advising, child
development permit assistance, counseling, job information and
professional development opportunities for individuals interested in
developing and maintaining a career in early childhood education are
available here.

Phone: (415) 452-5605

Early Childhood Workforce Pathway Project

Members of the ECE workforce in San Francisco interested in
graduating from CCSF and transferring to SFSU are supported through
the provision of academic counseling, career advising, linkages to
community resources. If you are working in an ECE program and are
continuing your education and interested in transfer, please contact
pdp@ccsf.edu or call 415-452-5605.

California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry

Students and members of the workforce are encouraged to join the
California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. Visit www.caregistry.org for information and
call us at 415 452-5605 for additional information.